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HANSARDEquitable LifeI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for the incredible campaign that he has been fighting for so many years to get justice for victims of a scandal…21 Jan 2021HANSARD Vaccine Roll-outFrom policemen to teachers and shop workers to bus drivers, our key workers have been on the frontline in this pandemic, and we owe them so much. Once the most vulnerable in…21 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsStockton South has some of the best teachers in the country, and they are working hard to ensure that youngsters who might lack the support and resources that they need at home…18 Jan 2021HANSARD The Future of the High StreetI would like to thank retail workers across the country who, while the rest of us retreated to the safety of our own homes, rolled up their sleeves, went out there, applied the…10 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUIn the four years since the referendum, the Opposition have wanted to be in, to be out, to shake it all about. Does my right hon. Friend agree that their failure to support any…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to ask about an issue that affects every corner of the country and infuriates the nation, and on which every MP in this House will have emails: the small, irresponsible…03 Dec 2020HANSARDEngagementsIt is said that Britain is a nation of shopkeepers, and in Stockton we are proud to have some of the best retailers in the country. They have had a tough year. They are grateful…02 Dec 2020HANSARDArcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job RetentionI too earned my spurs in retail at Woolworths and Home Bargains. This year has been incredibly challenging for high street retailers, and my thoughts are with the employees of…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastMy right hon. Friend has had to make some tough decisions on issues such as foreign aid, but can he assure me that by doing that, he will be able to focus on domestic priorities…25 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyDoes my right hon. Friend agree that our departure from the EU offers the UK a golden chance to lead the world in modern areas such as services, technology and advanced…17 Nov 2020HANSARDTowns FundI am currently working alongside councillors, businesses and community groups to put together Thornaby’s bid for up to £25 million. We want to get rid of the Eagle hotel and other…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTowns FundWhat progress the Government have made on the towns fund.16 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateTeesside Dementia Link Services is an amazing charity run by some of the most inspiring people I have ever met. It delivers support to families and individuals dealing with…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Protections for Emergency Service WorkersI thank hon. Members for their heartfelt and valuable contributions to this important debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Minister for his response, and for the work he is doing to…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Protections for Emergency Service WorkersI beg to move, That this House has considered protections for emergency service workers. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I thank everybody for taking…04 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor some time now, I have been pushing to get improvements to Eaglescliffe train station to improve disabled access, to get additional car parking and access from Durham Lane, and…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateThey say that good things come in small packages. Well, my right hon. Friend might be small, but he has delivered a huge package of job-saving, business-boosting support that will…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Restrictions: South YorkshireThese tough measures will have a huge impact on the lives of local people. Can my hon. Friend assure me that the Government will do everything they can to provide an extensive…21 Oct 2020HANSARDPet TheftI thank all the people who signed the petition and the hon. Member for Ipswich (Tom Hunt) for introducing this debate on this important issue. It is an issue of great personal and…19 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeThe Government should be congratulated on their trade deal with Japan, the world’s third largest economy. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that, irrespective of a deal with the…19 Oct 2020